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| REGISTRATION INFO |
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SPRING Registration
Begins:
Nov 2 Last Day to Register/Add a Class:January 18 Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund: January 23 Last Day to Withdraw Without Grade Penalty: March 20 If you are in a class that began on a different start date your Drop date iand your Withdrawal date will be different. Please check with Admissions to find out those specific dates. |
| New
students and
students who have not attended Virginia Western in the past three years must complete an Application for Admission. |
| Early
Registration
by SOAR
begins November 2 for spring 2005
classes.
Telephone
registration
instructions
may be found in
the Schedule
of Classes
and on the
college's web
page.
Students may
also come to
campus and
register in
person. |
| SOAR |
| FIRST TIMERS |
|
Before
registering for
distance learning
courses for the
first time, students are urged to take the Distance Learning Aptitude Test and talk with someone in Counseling or the Learning Center to make sure they know what they are getting into. |
Getting Started in Distance Learning Courses
Getting off on the right foot is important in any course, but it is especially critical for success in distance learning courses.
Capable, committed and conscientious students usually are successful distance learners, but it is easy to get overwhelmed with job and/or family obligations and fall behind in college courses when there are no regularly scheduled class meetings. This page has some suggestions for how students can start off right and achieve success as distance learners.
Orientation for Distance Learning Students
Two on-campus orientation meetings will be held at VWCC this spring Please make plans to attend one of the sessions on either Thursday, January 6th at 6 PM or Saturday, January 8 at 9 AM. in the Business Science Building Auditorium. It is very important for all distance learning students to attend one of these meetings. Note: This is separate from the general freshman orientation (STD 100) for all new curricular students.
Course Syllabus
In distance learning courses, the syllabus is an important link between the instructor and the student. It is important that students read through the entire syllabus and follow the instructions. Students should ask the instructor about any questions regarding course policies and procedures that are not covered in the syllabus.
Tips for Success
Distance learning courses are designed for students who (a) live far from campus, (b) have mobility and/or transportation difficulties, or (c) have busy lives, demanding jobs, family obligations, and tight schedules. Because distance learning courses ordinarily have no classroom meetings, more of the responsibility rests with the student to learn the material and complete the assignments. The two main reasons for failure in distance learning courses are procrastination and an inability to study and comprehend the material. Students mistakenly think that distance learning courses will be easier, but often discover that the opposite is the case. The course content and requirements are essentially the same, but are done without classroom instruction. Here are some suggestions for success in distance learning courses:
Getting off on the right foot is important in any course, but it is especially critical for success in distance learning courses.
Capable, committed and conscientious students usually are successful distance learners, but it is easy to get overwhelmed with job and/or family obligations and fall behind in college courses when there are no regularly scheduled class meetings. This page has some suggestions for how students can start off right and achieve success as distance learners.
Orientation for Distance Learning Students
Two on-campus orientation meetings will be held at VWCC this spring Please make plans to attend one of the sessions on either Thursday, January 6th at 6 PM or Saturday, January 8 at 9 AM. in the Business Science Building Auditorium. It is very important for all distance learning students to attend one of these meetings. Note: This is separate from the general freshman orientation (STD 100) for all new curricular students.
Course Syllabus
In distance learning courses, the syllabus is an important link between the instructor and the student. It is important that students read through the entire syllabus and follow the instructions. Students should ask the instructor about any questions regarding course policies and procedures that are not covered in the syllabus.
Tips for Success
Distance learning courses are designed for students who (a) live far from campus, (b) have mobility and/or transportation difficulties, or (c) have busy lives, demanding jobs, family obligations, and tight schedules. Because distance learning courses ordinarily have no classroom meetings, more of the responsibility rests with the student to learn the material and complete the assignments. The two main reasons for failure in distance learning courses are procrastination and an inability to study and comprehend the material. Students mistakenly think that distance learning courses will be easier, but often discover that the opposite is the case. The course content and requirements are essentially the same, but are done without classroom instruction. Here are some suggestions for success in distance learning courses:
- Don't over commit yourself. Sign up only for the number of courses you can handle with your other obligations - no more than if they were regular courses.
- Get the materials right away (videotapes, textbooks, handouts, etc.).
- Stay in touch with the instructor by phone or email.
- Follow the schedule of due dates.
- Set aside a regular time and place for studying.